OPP investigating fatal collision on Hwy. 417 in rural west Ottawa

An Ontario Provincial Police crest is pictured on an officer's uniform. (Supplied)

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 417 in rural west Ottawa.

The single-vehicle crash happened at around 6 a.m. Friday in the westbound lanes of the highway between Panmure Road and Kinburn Side Road.

Officers say the lone occupant of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

Police have released no other details about the crash and the investigation remains ongoing.

Highway 417 was closed westbound at Panmure Road for the investigation.

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario said lanes reopened at around 12:25 p.m.

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